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Obesity presents significant economic challenges in Iowa, new report shows

Graphic by Patrick Herteen

Obesity is not only a chronic disease that 36.4% of Iowans currently live with but also a significant economic challenge that affects nearly everyone, according to findings from a new study …

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OpenLoop Health’s downtown headquarters renamed OpenLoop Tower

Left: The new OpenLoop Tower sign on the former Bank of America Building, located at the corner of Sixth and Locust streets in downtown Des Moines. Right: OpenLoop CEO Jon Lensing, center front, cuts the…
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DMU, UNI enter into health career education partnership

Des Moines University has entered into a partnership with the University of Northern Iowa to create more pathways to medical and health sciences careers for UNI students. DMU will reserve seats for qualified UNI students …

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CyTown welcomes McFarland Clinic as first tenant

Above is a rendering of a completed CyTown between Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum in Ames. It was announced that McFarland Clinic will be CyTown’s first tenant. The image was provided by the ISU…
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Mainstream Living names Kris Eastman next president and CEO

The Mainstream Living board of directors announced that Kris Eastman will become the nonprofit disability and mental health provider’s next president and CEO. Eastman has been with Mainstream Living for 37 years, starting her career …

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Stoddard Cancer Center, GreenState Credit Union form new partnership

The John Stoddard Cancer Center, a service of UnityPoint Health-Des Moines, and GreenState Credit Union are partnering to provide support to individuals and families affected by cancer. GreenState Credit Union is committing $100,000 to the …

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MercyOne executive named to “Women health systems CFOs to know” list

Becker’s Hospital Review named Jodie Roettger, interim chief financial officer and division vice president of finance for MercyOne, on its “Women hospital and health systems CFOs to know” list. Roettger is recognized among 182 CFOs …

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Elevance Health names next president of Amerigroup Iowa

Teresa Hursey will become the next president of Amerigroup Iowa Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Elevance Health. As president, Hursey will be responsible for all aspects of Amerigroup’s operations across the state, …

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Stoddard Cancer Center director of development honored

Adam Haselhuhn, director of development for the John Stoddard Cancer Center, was included on the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy 2023 40 Under 40 list. Haselhuhn will be recognized at the 2023 AHP International Conference held …

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Ernst says Doctors Act can help close doctors shortage

Sen. Joni Ernst listens to doctors during a roundtable discussion at Broadlawns Medical Center on Friday. Photo by Michael Crumb

U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst and Amy Klobuchar will introduce a bill that will allow states …